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FRIENDLY VISITOR Program
ORGANIZATION: AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
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Position Overview: The Friendly Visitor Volunteer provides companionship, social interaction, and mental stimulation to isolated older adults in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore. Friendly Visitors listen, engage in conversation, and participate in a mutually agreed upon hobby or activity. Visits are based on the volunteer’s availability and typically occur in the older adult’s home.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Visit with the older adult in their home and participate in activities such as (but are not limited to): playing cards/games, sharing stories, baking, walking, crafts, helping with reading and writing letters.
- Establish rapport and develop a friendly, supportive relationship with the older adult.
- Give clear messages about what your role is, what you can or cannot do, and agency policies.
- Provide total monthly volunteer hours and total number of times you met with the older adult at the end of each month to the Volunteer Program Staff.
- Report any concerns to the consumer’s Case Manager & Volunteer Program Staff as soon as possible.
Skills, Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements:
* Must be 18 years of age
* Must be reliable and trustworthy, enjoy working one on one, unsupervised
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
* Compassionate, respectful, patient and sensitive to the needs of older adults
* Possess good judgement and manage personal boundaries
* Pass a criminal background check and provide 2 references
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About AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
Location:
280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843, US
Mission Statement
The mission of AgeSpan is to ensure that a choice of programs and services is available and accessible to meet the diverse needs and changing lifestyles of older adults. We believe that home based care, community support services and assisted living programs maintain the dignity of human life by promoting and encouraging the maximum independence of the people they are designed to serve.
Description
AgeSpan, formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation established in 1974 by a group of citizens throughout the Merrimack Valley who were committed to developing programs and services for elders. The Agency is governed by a policymaking Board that oversees the management of the Agency. Members are a blend of representatives from Councils on Aging and At Large members from communities in our area with 51% of members over the age of 60.
AgeSpan has become a leader in creating services, programs and opportunities for older adults. As an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), the Agency receives state funding to provide services designed to maintain an elder's independence at home and in the community. AgeSpan is also the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA), receiving federal funding to fund community services and provide information and referral to elders, families and the community. The Agency also receives funding from a variety of grants, foundations and fund raising efforts and matching funds from local communities.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
280 Merrimack St.Suite 400Lawrence, MA 01843
(42.7029 ,-71.15047 )
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2025
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Usually either weekly or monthly visits;
- We would ask for a long term committment of a year or more